🌱 Spring Is Here But No Warmth With It + Enter To Be A Stripers VIP

Hi all. I'm back, bright and early this Monday morning, with your fresh copy of the Loganville-Grayson Patch newsletter. Here are some of the most important things to know about what's happening locally, including...

• Loganville High School soccer teams dominate Region 8-5A as girls take title and boys in 3-way tie for first place.
• Three Gwinnett County Police officers save the life of a retired Dekalb County firefighter.
• Loganville house fire displaces local family, and thankfully, no injuries were reported.

But first, today's weather:

It's going to be a sunny day, but the chilly temperatures are still hanging around with a high of 56 and a low of 30, you'll want to keep those jackets around a while longer.

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Here are the top stories in Loganville-Grayson today:

1. A house fire in Loganville, on Friday evening, has displaced a local family. Walton County Fire Rescue and the Loganville Fire Department responded to a call of a fire on Emerald Drive where they found heavy fire activity in the kitchen area of the home, causing major damage to the home. The Red Cross is assisting the two adults and one infant who have been displaced by the fire. Luckily, there were no injuries reported. Investigators have not reported on what caused the fire. (Monroe Local)
2. Spring is here, but little warmth is coming with it. We start Spring this year with cold temperatures, high fire danger, and freeze warnings. This morning, we start the day with a freeze warning, and as Spring makes its official start at 5:24 p.m., we'll most likely be ending the day with another freeze warning moving into Tuesday morning. Tonight's temperatures are expected to drop down to 28 degrees and possibly even to 25. The warnings include both Walton and Gwinnett counties. The National Weather Service has warned that crops and plants will need added protection and irrigation systems and pipes have an increased risk of bursting. Make sure to cover vegetation and leave your pipes dripping over the next several days. (Monroe Local)
3. A few Gwinnett County Police officers were enjoying a softball game at George Pierce Park, in Suwanee, last week, when they heard someone calling for help. JJ Legg, Thomas Rodriguez, and Coty Stewart quickly responded to the calls and were able to revive a retired DeKalb County firefighter. The retired firefighter, Scott Corley, had gone to the fence line to retrieve a few softballs when his heart stopped and he collapsed. Luckily, one of the coaches found him quickly, and that's when the three officers were able to revive him using CPR and the defibrillator. Corley has no recollection of the events, but he is so thankful the officers were at the park and for such a quick response. He will undergo heart surgery this week, and he's expected to make a full recovery.(FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Bundle up and head over to Alexander Park for Storytime in the Park complete with a mobile library and outdoor fun. (10:30 a.m.)
• The nearby Centerville Branch of the Gwinnett Library is offering a class to 'Elevate Your Resume.' (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
• Ebb N' Flows will host a special Spring Equinox Healing Experience at Stone Mountain, with Yoga and sound healing under the first Spring sunset. (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

From my notebook:

• Your local Dairy Queen is giving away a sweet treat in support of the Children's Miracle Network. Stop by either the Loganville or Monroe Dairy Queen location today for a free small cone, and donate $1 and they'll dip it in chocolate for you! All of the dipping proceeds will be donated to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Enjoy your local Dip for a Dollar Day at Dairy Queen! (Monroe Local)
• Get ready, because there is a new burger in town! The new Buford Whataburger location is opening its drive-thru on Thursday, March 23. Just in time for Gwinnett's Burger Week, the restaurant is ready to get serving. If this week's opening is like most others, increased traffic will be a factor in the area around the Mall of Georgia location. The restaurant will have private security and Gwinnett County police officers on site to help manage the added congestion. Whataburger hopes to open another 50 locations around the Atlanta area over the next 5 years. (11alive)
• Visit the Gwinnett Stripers Instagram page and click on their bio to win "an Opening Night VIP Package for March 31st!" The package includes an autographed Austin Riley bobblehead and 4 Cutwater Club Level tickets. You'll get to enjoy fireworks on the field after the game, and a great opening night at Coolray Field! Enter today for a chance to win! (Instagram)
• Congratulations to the Loganville High School Soccer Teams. The Lady Devils Soccer team has clinched the 2023 8AAAAA Region Title! The Boys Soccer team secured a Double OT victory over Flowery Branch last week to create a 3 way tie for First Place in the region! (Facebook)

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